Formula Grant TN2026015
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $1.655 million in Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) on February 2, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2035. This award represents a transfer of $1.324 million in Surface Transportation Program/Surface Transportation Block Grant (STP/STBG) funds from the Federal Highway Administration to the FTA, supplemented by $331,000 in...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) $5,586,446 in federal funding under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 6, 2025. This formula grant allocation includes $4,289,155 in FY 24 Section 5307 funds with matching contributions from the City of Chattanooga ($798,644) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation ($498,644). The award supports two...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $7,374,922 to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on February 23, 2026. This formula grant provides operating assistance funding of $3,687,461 in federal resources matched dollar-for-dollar by the City of Chattanooga to support CARTA's continued operation of public transit services within the Chattanooga urbanized area. The...
- This is a $1,387,781 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award will fund a variety of capital projects for the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) in Tennessee, including: Purchasing security equipment, shop equipment and tools, ADP hardware and software, mobile fare collection equipment,...
- This federal Project Grant award of $6,635,038 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides funding to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) for a variety of transit-related activities. The key products and services to be delivered through this award include: Purchasing security equipment, performing preventive maintenance on the transit fleet, providing non-fixed route ADA...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) a $3,048,364 Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support CARTA's operating expenses for fiscal year 2022 necessary to operate, maintain and manage its public transportation system, including administrative leave for transit workers. Funding will also replace security cameras at CARTA facilities. As...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) $761,581 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on July 22, 2025. The formula grant, which includes $609,265 in federal funds and $152,316 in local and state matching funds, supports the replacement of five paratransit vehicles for CARTA's CARE-A-Van service. The vehicles will be equipped with on-board...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) a $1,662,417 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of various capital assets from September 7, 2021 through March 30, 2027. Specifically, CARTA will use the funding to purchase security equipment including replacement security cameras ($66,177);...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $10,374,886 project grant to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund capital projects, preventative maintenance, and operations assistance for CARTA and its Incline Railway service through March 2027. Specifically, the grant allocates funding to purchase security cameras and equipment, replace transit facility HVAC...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority Inc. (CARTA) a formula grant of $2,755,695 on July 16, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award comprises $2,204,556 in federal funding (80%) and $551,139 in local matching funds from Charleston County Sales Tax Dedicated Transportation Projects (20%), with an ultimate completion date of...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2.88 million in Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) on April 29, 2026, for capital purchases supporting Catoosa County Transit operations. The funding, obligated through a transfer of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funds, supports two primary deliverables: (1) the purchase of transit buses totaling $1.01 million in federal funding, and (2) the acquisition and installation of bus shelters and bus stop signage valued at $1.29 million in federal funding. These capital assets will enable Catoosa County Transit to maintain its vehicle fleet in a state of good repair and continue providing essential public transportation services to county residents accessing employment, medical appointments, educational institutions, and other destinations. CARTA will serve as the primary recipient and provide oversight and procurement guidance to Catoosa County Transit, ensuring compliance with all third-party contracting requirements outlined in FTA Circular 4220.1G and verification that all contractors avoid the FTA suspension and debarment list. The award, scheduled for completion by March 31, 2034, directly benefits Catoosa County Transit riders and residents through sustained transit service delivery and improved infrastructure, with local match funding provided by Catoosa County Transit in addition to the federal capital investment.Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.3m | 4/29/26 |